Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical

HDR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical in Melbourne to drive the planning, testing and delivery of electrical commissioning across mission critical facilities and infrastructure.

You will lead lifecycle commissioning activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and design intent are met on diverse projects within HDR's national network.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading electrical commissioning on complex projects.
• Ability to develop CMPs, test procedures and documentation.
• Strong communication with clients, vendors and contractors.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory; Baseline Security Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical commissioning services across all project phases.
• Prepare and implement Commissioning Management Plans (CMPs), test procedures and documentation.
• Review contractor, subcontractor and vendor commissioning plans and test scripts.
• Lead Factory Witness Tests (FWTs), FATs, site inspections and functional performance testing.
• Manage commissioning activities from installation verification to integrated systems testing and handover.

Skills

Electrical commissioning leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical - ( 195964 )

About HDR

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture. We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.

As our Commissioning business continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical to join our Melbourne team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of Australia's most complex mission critical, critical infrastructure, healthcare and building services projects while developing your career within HDR's global network of commissioning professionals.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Commissioning Engineer - Electrical, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, testing and delivery of commissioning activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on mission critical facilities and critical infrastructure.

You will provide technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, coordinating stakeholders, managing testing activities, and ensuring critical systems are delivered safely, reliably and in accordance with design intent.

This role is suited to an experienced commissioning professional who can work independently, lead electrical commissioning activities on complex projects, and confidently engage with contractors, vendors, consultants, client teams and facility operators throughout the commissioning process.

Due to the nature of current and future project opportunities, Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful candidates must also be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain higher levels of clearance as required.

What You'll Be Doing

You will:

• Lead the delivery of electrical commissioning services across all phases of project execution.
• Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans (CMPs), test procedures and commissioning documentation.
• Review contractor, subcontractor and vendor commissioning plans, test scripts and energisation plans.
• Lead Factory Witness Tests (FWTs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site inspections and functional performance testing activities.
• Manage electrical commissioning activities from installation verification through to integrated systems testing and final handover.
• Lead Level 4 Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Troubleshoot complex electrical system issues and coordinate resolution with project stakeholders.
• Maintain commissioning records, issue registers and project reporting.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, facility operators and client teams.
• Facilitate commissioning workshops, meetings and technical reviews.
• Support project planning, scheduling, risk management and commissioning readiness activities.
• Prepare and review commissioning reports, test documentation and handover packages.
• Mentor developing commissioning engineers and contribute to technical capability across the wider Commissioning team.
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement across all commissioning activities.

What Makes This Role Different?

Working within HDR's growing national commissioning team, you'll gain exposure to some of the most technically challenging projects in Australia while collaborating with globally recognised commissioning teams.

You'll have the opportunity to work across:

• Mission critical and data centre facilities
• Critical infrastructure projects
• Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical distribution systems
• UPS systems, generators and backup power infrastructure
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Switchboards, transformers and protection systems
• Earthing and grounding systems
• Fuel systems and emergency power systems
• SCADA, EPMS and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Integrated systems testing and operational readiness programs

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about commissioning, technical problem solving and operational excellence.
• Comfortable leading complex commissioning activities with minimal supervision.
• A strong communicator who can build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and willing to take ownership of commissioning outcomes.
• Safety-focused with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced project environments and managing competing priorities.